Medical Terminology and Word Element Recognition Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical word elements with this quiz. Identify meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and roots in medical terms.

#1

Which of the following word elements means 'heart'?

Hepato-
Cardio-
Nephr-
Dermato-
#2

What does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate in medical terminology?

Above
Below
Around
Outside
#3

What is the purpose of the term 'PRN' in medical prescriptions?

Before meals
After meals
As needed
Every hour
#4

The term 'arthroscopy' is related to which part of the body?

Heart
Joint
Eye
Skin
#5

Which term describes the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Cholecystectomy
Nephrectomy
Hysterectomy
#6

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean in medical terminology?

Above
Below
Around
Outside
#7

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Nephrectomy
Laparotomy
#8

The word 'cyanosis' is derived from which color?

Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
#9

Which term describes the inflammation of the liver?

Nephritis
Hepatitis
Osteitis
Myelitis
#10

What is the medical term for the condition of having high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
#11

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy' in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Surgical removal
Pertaining to
Condition of
#12

In the term 'neurology,' what does the root 'neur-' refer to?

Blood
Nerve
Bone
Muscle
#13

What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Pertaining to
Tumor
Pain
#14

In the term 'gastroenterology,' what does the root 'gastro-' refer to?

Liver
Stomach
Intestine
Pancreas
#15

Which of the following prefixes means 'beyond' or 'excessive'?

Hyper-
Hypo-
Meta-
Trans-
#16

What does the prefix 'poly-' indicate in medical terminology?

One
Many
None
Few
#17

Which term refers to a condition characterized by a lack of appetite?

Anemia
Anorexia
Aphasia
Atherosclerosis
#18

What does the suffix '-algia' mean in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Pain
Surgical removal
Condition of

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